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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.70, 1,811.55 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.70, 1,811.55 and 438.10 is: 657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.70 : 1,811.55 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.70/1,811.55 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.70x = 1,811.55 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.70x = 793,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,640.06/1,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.15

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